Current Affairs

Why in the news? The Union government launched the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) initiative along with a Training Module and the MYGS Portal in New Delhi.  Model Youth Gram Sabha Initiative Aim: To strengthen Janbhagidari (people’s participation) and foster … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Commerce Ministry has launched a coal analytics dashboard named ‘Koyla Shakti’ to enhance transparency, data-driven decision-making, and real-time monitoring in the coal sector. Koyla Shakti Dashboard What is it?: A unified digital dashboard (Smart Coal … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Union Electronics and IT Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval of the first tranche comprising seven projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) What is it?: These projects aim … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Coal launched the 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auction, introducing Underground Coal Gasification. Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) What is it?:  Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) is an in-situ (on-site) process that converts coal … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India has received a waiver on the United States’ sanctions against Iran’s Chabahar port for six months. Chabahar Port Location: Located on the southeastern coast of Iran, along the Gulf of Oman. Infrastructure & Development India’s … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Cyprus Foreign Minister visited India, to advance the India–Cyprus strategic partnership. Cyprus Location: It is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Capital: Nicosia Share Maritime Border with Countries: Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? At a ceremony held in Hanoi, Vietnam, 72 of the UN member states signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. United Nations Convention against Cybercrime What is it?: It is the world’s first legally binding global … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Recently, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) successfully carried out trial runs of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) across four major sections, marking a significant step toward enhancing railway safety and preventing track intrusions. Intrusion Detection System … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A recent study by Nagaland University has established a direct link between land use and severe water pollution in Loktak Lake. Loktak Lake Location: Manipur Associated River: Rivers like Khuga, Nambul, Imphal, Kongba, Iril, and Thoubal … Continue reading →

Why in the new? Indian President inaugurated the opening plenary of the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly in New Delhi, calling upon member countries to link solar energy with job creation, women’s empowerment, rural livelihoods, and … Continue reading →